Has anyones used the Hawk LTS brake pads?
07-09-2014, 06:24 AM
#1
Cruisin'
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Has anyones used the Hawk LTS brake pads?
Since the TL uses the same rotor as a Honda Odessy and the same brake pad as the Honda Ridgeline, the Hawk LTS (light truck & suv) pad is available to us. It uses Ferro-Carbon friction material instead of ceramic.
Has anyone has experience with these on their TL?
Has anyone has experience with these on their TL?
07-09-2014, 06:50 AM
#2
check it, any type of pad will stop the car.
depending on the material of the pad will determine; initial bite, life, noise, and dust.
with that being said; what is more important to you?
I'm all about performance and want the very best for my car, however, i hate the dusting that is associated with a carbon based pad.
it's like if I wash the car, not even 2 hours later, the wheels are CAKED with dust.
so, I opted for a ceramic pad and NEVER looked back.
and honestly, I cant tell the difference between ceramic and carbon based pads when stopping.
they both stop the car in the same amount of time and distance, because stopping is about traction. a great grippy set of tires will stop the car in a shorter distance than a great pad will
depending on the material of the pad will determine; initial bite, life, noise, and dust.
with that being said; what is more important to you?
I'm all about performance and want the very best for my car, however, i hate the dusting that is associated with a carbon based pad.
it's like if I wash the car, not even 2 hours later, the wheels are CAKED with dust.
so, I opted for a ceramic pad and NEVER looked back.
and honestly, I cant tell the difference between ceramic and carbon based pads when stopping.
they both stop the car in the same amount of time and distance, because stopping is about traction. a great grippy set of tires will stop the car in a shorter distance than a great pad will
07-09-2014, 07:41 AM
#3
Cruisin'
Thread Starter
You are right any pad will stop the car.
I guess for me personally I do some spirited driving and have experienced brake fade. I guess im willing to try this pad out of curiosity because ive only used ceramic pads. I agree the ceramics are good at keeping the dust down, but if I can get a set of pads with good bite i think i can wash my car a lil more.
I guess for me personally I do some spirited driving and have experienced brake fade. I guess im willing to try this pad out of curiosity because ive only used ceramic pads. I agree the ceramics are good at keeping the dust down, but if I can get a set of pads with good bite i think i can wash my car a lil more.
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justnspace (07-09-2014)
07-09-2014, 11:00 AM
#4
Burning Brakes
check it, any type of pad will stop the car.
depending on the material of the pad will determine; initial bite, life, noise, and dust.
with that being said; what is more important to you?
I'm all about performance and want the very best for my car, however, i hate the dusting that is associated with a carbon based pad.
it's like if I wash the car, not even 2 hours later, the wheels are CAKED with dust.
so, I opted for a ceramic pad and NEVER looked back.
and honestly, I cant tell the difference between ceramic and carbon based pads when stopping.
they both stop the car in the same amount of time and distance, because stopping is about traction. a great grippy set of tires will stop the car in a shorter distance than a great pad will
depending on the material of the pad will determine; initial bite, life, noise, and dust.
with that being said; what is more important to you?
I'm all about performance and want the very best for my car, however, i hate the dusting that is associated with a carbon based pad.
it's like if I wash the car, not even 2 hours later, the wheels are CAKED with dust.
so, I opted for a ceramic pad and NEVER looked back.
and honestly, I cant tell the difference between ceramic and carbon based pads when stopping.
they both stop the car in the same amount of time and distance, because stopping is about traction. a great grippy set of tires will stop the car in a shorter distance than a great pad will
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justnspace (07-09-2014)
07-09-2014, 11:04 AM
#5
i will forego initial bite, cuz that all it is, initial....for little to no dust.
I have far greater stopping distances with summer tires on.
I also have factory Brembo's, so I dont deal with nearly as much fade as others
I have far greater stopping distances with summer tires on.
I also have factory Brembo's, so I dont deal with nearly as much fade as others
Last edited by justnspace; 07-09-2014 at 11:07 AM.
07-16-2014, 08:06 PM
#6
Instructor
You are right any pad will stop the car.
I guess for me personally I do some spirited driving and have experienced brake fade. I guess im willing to try this pad out of curiosity because ive only used ceramic pads. I agree the ceramics are good at keeping the dust down, but if I can get a set of pads with good bite i think i can wash my car a lil more.
I guess for me personally I do some spirited driving and have experienced brake fade. I guess im willing to try this pad out of curiosity because ive only used ceramic pads. I agree the ceramics are good at keeping the dust down, but if I can get a set of pads with good bite i think i can wash my car a lil more.
I will see if I can stand the dust. Have you made your decision on what to get?
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